Head – Corporate Relations & Placements ID - 35204

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants seeks a seasoned Head of Corporate Relations & Placements in Dubai to drive final MBA placements and internships by building a robust UAE industry network. You will design internship-to-PPO pathways and align strategy with the Dubai job market, coordinating with faculty and corporate partners to deliver strong outcomes.

The role requires extensive UAE experience in corporate relations, placements, or talent acquisition, with a proven network of HR

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in UAE corporate relations, placements, TA or BD.
• Strong network with UAE HR leaders, managers and business owners.
• Hands-on internship-to-PPO hiring experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead final placements and internships strategy for MBA students in UAE.
• Build and activate corporate hiring relationships UAE-wide.
• Secure full-time roles across Marketing, Operations, Finance.
• Coordinate interview processes, offers, negotiations and onboarding timelines.
• Work with Program Head and faculty to ensure student readiness and role fit.
• Design SIP strategy aligned with UAE hiring practices.
• Promote internship-to-PPO as primary placement pathway.
• Maintain engagement with corporate mentors during internships.
• Develop a strong network of UAE-based companies including MNCs and SMEs.
• Identify live projects, short-term consulting, leadership talks and industry visits.

Skills

Corporate relations

Placements

Talent acquisition

Business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

MBA/PGDM

Job description

Job Summary:

The Head - Corporate Relations & Placements will be responsible for driving final placements and internships for MBA Students by building strong industry linkages in the UAE, designing internship-to-PPO pathways, and aligning placement strategy with the realities of the Dubai/UAE job market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute final placement strategy for MBA students.
• Build and activate direct corporate hiring relationships across UAE-based organizations.
• Secure full-time roles across functions such as Marketing, Operation and Finance.
• Coordinate interview processes, offers, negotiations, and onboarding timelines with companies.
• Work closely with Program Head and faculty to ensure student readiness and role alignment.
• Design and execute a large-scale SIP strategy aligned with UAE hiring practices.
• Secure quality, paid internships, with clear deliverables and learning outcomes.
• Promote internship-to-PPO conversion as the primary placement pathway.
• Maintain strong engagement with corporate mentors during internships.
• Develop and sustain a strong network of UAE-based companies, including MNCs, regional firms, SMEs, and family businesses.
• Identify opportunities for live projects, short-term consulting, leadership talks, and industry visits.
• Act as the single point of contact for corporate partners for placements and internships.

Requirements:

• 8-12+ years of experience in corporate relations, placements, talent acquisition, or business development in the UAE/Dubai market.
• Proven experience in student placements or large-scale internship hiring (preferably with MBA/PGDM institutions).
• Strong existing corporate network in the UAE with hiring managers, HR leaders, and business owners.
• Hands-on experience with internship-to-PPO hiring models.
• Deep understanding of UAE labor market and hiring practices.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle large cohorts (200+ students) with structured planning.
• High level of professionalism, ownership, and institutional commitment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.